Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3191, Jeremiah Early, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Early, Jeremiah Rachel
NUMBER
R. 3191.
CONTENTS

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the fourth of July 1836. and all the amendments thereto.
State of Virginia Surry County May 9 th 1840: On this day, personally appeared Rachel Early before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid who after being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. that she the widow of Jeremiah Early who was a regular in the revolutionary war and that he enlisted for five years or during the war and went into service about 1778 or 1779 and remained there until peace was made and she further declares she has heard him say he was a collector in the state of Pennsylvania three years and that he was marched first from the state of Virginia on towards the north and she further declares that she is not certain who his officers were, but as well as she recollects he was part of his time in Col Combs of the second Regiment and that she has frequently heard him speak of Green, Mawell, Armstrong, —

and others - she further declaring she was married to the foregoing Lemuel Early sometime in November 1791, with whom she lived with up to January 31 st 1823: when he the said Early died, and that she has remained a widow ever since by said Early, Family, Sally, Elizabeth, and Nancy, Sally was born November 23 rd 1792, Elizabeth was born May 22 nd 1794, Nancy was born April 1 st 1796, which will more fully appear by reference to the proof which will accompany this declaration, this affiant states that she was eighty five years old in April last
5093
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Lemuel Early
his Rachel Early mark
I do hereby certify that the foregoing Rachel Early is not able to attend the Court from old age & bodily infirmity.
Lemuel Early
5093 Rachel Early witness her mark April 4 th 1836
* Mrs Early's maiden name was Rachel Freeman

State of North Carolina County Surry
BE IT KNOWN, That on this 11 th  day of
August
A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty
before the
undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth
Reaves a resident of the State of North Carolina and County and made affidavit according to law that she is the widow of Michael Early Reaves the true legal person to the estate of Michael Early Reaves act of the 4 th of July 1836 authorizing her to receive a pension
who was a Revolutionary warrior  Soldier
and  and  that she has been  that she has been informed that the said Pension ought to be paid  paid ; that she is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Elizabeth Reaves
J. Whilaker Johnathan Whilaker Elizabeth Reaves
Justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
J. Whilaker
J. Peace.
J. Whilaker Clerk of the Surry Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that J. Whilaker before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly au- thorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is J. Whilaker signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 11 th  day of August A. D. 1851.
J. Whilaker

I know all Men My most Respectful That I, Elizabeth Rains of the State of North Carolina and County of Surry
hereby constitute and appoint George G. Rains , my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of William Rains for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due: and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere: to file additional evidence or arguments: and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to Elizabeth Rains Heir of William Rains - to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall law- fully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and Seal this 4 day of August A. D. 185 8
Elizabeth Rains (Seal)
Signed and Sealed in the presence of
J. Whitaker Jr
STATE OF North Carolina } COUNTY OF Surry }
On this fourth day of August A. D. 185 8
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Rains Johnathan Whitaker a Justice of the Peace and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be an act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, the day and year aforesaid.
J. Whitaker J. Peace

with early Mary Bond 15th Nov 1791
Julia

Know all men by these presents that we Jeremiah Early Nicholas Horn and others jointly bound unto Miss excellency Alexander Martin Esq. Governor of North Carolina and acknowledged in chief of this obligation in the just & full sum of £500 for the true payment of which we bind ourselves and heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed without seal & dated this 28th day of November 1789
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Jeremiah Early hath the day & date of these presents obtained a license to solemnize the rites & ceremonies of matrimony between him & Rachel Plummer Freeman shall not thereafter appear in law full cause to obstruct said marriage then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force & virtue
Signed sealed & delivered In presence of J. Williams
Jer. Early Nicholas Horn

Aaron Freeman was Born Sept. 11 th 1731.
Joshua Freeman was Born April 14. 1764
Isabel Freeman was Born April 7 th 1755. *
Mary Freeman was Born Feb. 20. 1757
Henry Freeman was Born January 13. 1759

Laurel, France
John Leonard was April th 1775
John Jeanil was Born April 3 1775

Rev. War Section.
April 24, 191 .
Hon. Richard W. Austin, House of Representatives.
My Dear Mr. Austin:-
In response to your letter of the twenty-first instant, I have the honor to furnish you the following data relative to the only Jeremiah Early I can on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
In the papers in the claim of the widow Rachel Early N. File No. 3131, Rev. War, it is stated that Jeremiah Early enlisted in Virginia in 1776 or 1777, in the Virginia troops under Colonel Campbell; that he was also in the Navy; and served until Peace was proclaimed. There was no other of- ficers, no dates of enlistment and discharge, and no partic- ulars of service stated.
Early married in 1772, (copy of marriage bond dated November 10, 1771), Rachel Preston who was born April 7, 1750; they were both of Perry County, North Carolina.
Jeremiah Early died January 31, 1833 (age not stated); Rachel Early died November 11, 1847 leaving three children who survived her in 1851; Sally Early born November 3, 1775; Elizabeth Reevey born May 22, 1774; and Nancy Howard born

April 1, 1786.
Rachel Early applied for a pension May 9, 1840, while a resident of Surry County, North Carolina, but the claim was never allowed for the reason that she failed to furnish proof of the alleged services of her husband, as required by the pension law.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. M. Setzer". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned below the closing "Very truly yours,".
Commissioner.

Journal Early a 1823 Rachel m. 1791
79 5 y r or D.W. v w
proof of suru an manuf wanted

Nb Surry County May 23 1840
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace In and for the County aforesaid
Jonathan Jonathan Whitaker ady
fifty five or seven years who after being Duly sworn according to law Depose & saith that he is well acquainted with the poor going Rachel Early & that she is a woman of Reputability & worthy of full credit either on oath or otherwise known to and subscribed the day & year above written
test
J. Whitaker
Jeremiah Mason JP
State of North Carolina
Smyth County ss I Francis Armstrong Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions do hereby certify that Jeremiah Mason is a Justice of the peace in & for said County of Smyth duly commissioned & qualified. I do further certify that the Marriage Bond accompanying this declaration is genuine - and I do further certify that Jonathan Whitaker whose signature appears to the above affidavit is a man of Reputability & worthy of full credit either on oath or otherwise
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & here offered my seal of office at office the 25th day of May 1840
F. Armstrong Clerk

Graceland Cemetery in town of No 7310.
Jeremiah Earley
N.E.
Act 7 July 1838

Spindletop Declaration in Order to claim the benefit of the Act of Congress of 7 th July 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" (State of N. Carolina) (Giles County)
On this the 1st day of August A.D. 1840 Personally appeared before me Rachael Early a resident of the County & State aforesaid, aged Eighty five years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 - entitled "an Act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows". That she is the Widow of Jeremiah Early who was a private in the Revolutionary War; She further States that he enlisted for five years or during the War; that in the said Early went into service about the year 1778 or 1779; that he enlisted in the State of Virginia in the Green Regiment and was marched from there towards the North and she has always understood from him and others that he was at Sullivan's Island. The officer not particular recollects though she has often heard him speak of General Maxwell and others she further declares that she knows of no reason now living by whom she can prove the services of her Husband aforesaid other than that which will accompany this declaration. She further declares that she was married to the said Jeremiah Early in December 1791 and that her Husband aforesaid Jeremiah Early died on the 31st of January 1823 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the Marriage took place previous to the first of January fifteen hundred & ninety four

At the times above stated
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before us
Rachel Early Mark
Test James Lovill Esq Wm L Dobrow Esq
We the undersigned do hereby certify that the foregoing Rachel Early is & through old age and bodily infirmity is not able to attend court we further state that we have been acquainted with the affairs of Rachel Early for many years and believe it would be quite imprudent for her to venture to the Court House for very often she is unable to walk from her room to the table, there to and subscribed before me
James Lovill Esq Wm L Dobrow Esq
State of North Carolina Henry County ss I Francis W. Armstrong clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for said county do hereby certify that James Lovill, William L Dobrow & Francis W. Armstrong whose signatures appear to the above affidavits are of age and known to acting Justices of the peace for said county, and that they are men of respectable height and whose statement upon oath or affirmation is entitled to full credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & hand affixed the seal of my office at Offin Augt 14th 1840 F. W. Armstrong

Ho: Rep's, June 6, 1841.
Sir,
I learn that some time in the year 1840 Rachel Early of Surry County, N. Carolina employed an agent who drew up her Declaration for a Pension and filed it in your office, but he having subsequently died the proof was not completed. The old lady thinks there was some proof wanting, but she can not recollect what it was, and requests me to ask you to examine the papers on file and let me know what it is that she may have an opportunity to endeavor to procure it. Please do so.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't. serv't.
David S. Reid.
Hon. N. L. Edwards, Com. of Pensions.

Marion Tipton April 11 1846
Mr
I have the honor to return Mr. Tipton's bill Marion and to inform you that Rachel Early appears in But for a fine in for the alleged service of her husband. Finally, the parties to furnish any evidence that he is under the service claimed. No addi- tional evidence has been filed since re-ap- pearance was filed. Mr. Marion has written to us the 28 th of May 1840 and the objection to the transfer of the case and the manner of making the objection in the way of it, and in Spain was pointed out to him.
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Hon. J. M. McMillin H. J. R. 1846

House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
April Twenty-first, 1910.
Mr. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Please return enclosed letter from the Adjutant General and let me know whether or not there is any record of Capt. Early's service in the Royal Virginia Artillery in your office.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely,
CONGRESSIONAL

3192 P. O.
Rachel Early
Service: widow of Jeremiah Consolidated May 10 1882. with same widow bee rejected
Enlisted: Files N o 3191 , 18
Discharged: Infra , 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____

1916 No. 24. History to Year. Record and W. History
P. O.
Isaac D. Early Service: Side of Premium Early
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Dec 29 '40
Inat N.C.
Jennings J. P. Salomons Esq. Dinner after Washington - Hn. L. Williams H.R.

Washington December 19 th 1840
Sir
I send you the deposition of Abraham Bardsley establishing the fact that Jeremiah Early was married in 1792 to Rachael Morrison. I hope that now the fact is established there will be no further objection to the allowance of clerk Early's claim. — I know Abraham Bardsley and he is entitled to credit. I also know Jeremiah Early and no man was entitled to more credit than he was. — There can be no rational doubt that Rachael is the widow of Jeremiah Early. —
Your most obt All Servt.
Levi Williams
James L Pennycuick Esq.

here Marion
Aug 28 '40
OB

Warren Office Aug 28 1840
Sir
The claim of Rachel Early, widow of General Early deceased has been examined on her paper placed upon our files.
In proof of the alleged service of her late husband I will refer you to Col. E. Heath Esq. Auditor of Accts. at Richmond Va. Recd evidence of the marriage will also be required.
I am
July 7 1835 7310
Rev. Maria Esq. Selma Surry Co. N.C.

Wm. L. Williams
Dec 30 1840
OS

Pennva Office Oct 30 1840
Sir
I have rec d your letter of the 29 th enclosing evidence in support of the alleged date of the marriage of Rachel Early, widow of General Early etc.
Satisfactory proof upon the point was filed with Mr Early's original paper. In a letter I had the honor to address you on the 18 th of June last, upon the subject of the claim (as that of Mrs Martin, the then existing objections were pointed out. A copy of that letter is herewith enclosed.
I have the honor,
Genl L. Williams H R
(2 C) July 4 1836 5093
Ent.

Washington December 3 1851 James E. Heath Esq Sir
Enclosed you will please find Certificate of the Court in relation to the death and Friendship, in the Cases of Rachel Early, Letitia Mathews and Samuel O'Neal. Powers of Attorney in which Cases were filed in your office on the 1 st and 5 th of September last.
As these Cases have all been filed much longer than others, which have received the action of your Department I hope that no further delay will occur before they are taken up and disposed of
Very Respectfully Rev. Abt. Pugh Gro L. Ames

284 Pension Office,
Feby 28. 1852.
Sir:
The papers in the case of Rachael Early widow of Jeremiah of N. 6 have been examined. Mrs E. in her life time made a declaration under the Act of 4 July 1836, and produced record evidence of her marriage in 1791. The claim was of course rejected, and she was informed that if she would apply under 7 July '38 and establish the service of her husband the claim would be allowed, neither of which has ever been done.
Geo. C. Amer. Esq. Present,

I have all now by these presents, I do hereby constitute and appoint George © Amos Esen my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute the claim of Mrs. Rachel - Early for any amount of Revolutionary pension or interest of pension that may be due and I hereby authorize my said agent to amend all the bills and documents in relation to said claim and file in the department at Washington City or elsewhere To file additional evidence or arguments and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim which is supposed to be made payable to my self to appoint and or more substitutes hereunder for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do here personally present hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney and agent shall lawfully and in the premises doings my hand and seal this the 10 day of Nov 1857 signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of - Wm A Lawill J.D. Elizabeth Rivers (Seal)
State of North Carolina on this 10 th day of December county of Surry Eighteen hundred and fifty one before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Elizabeth Rivers and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and seal for the purposes therein expressed mentioned in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand The day and year above mentioned Wm A Lawill J.D.

State of North Carolina } County of Surry }
be it known that on this
10 th day of November A D Eighteen hundred and fifty are before the undersigned justice of the Peace Peace in and for the county and state of our said personally appeared Elizabeth Reeves, a Resident of this said state in said county and made oath according to law that she is the Daughter of Mrs Rachel Early who made application under act of as the widow of Benjamin Early who was a con- tributory soldier of the united states, and that she has been informed that the said pension ought to be allowed and that she is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as may so agent may use in prosecuting said claim
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned
Elizabeth Reeves
Wm R Sowell JP
I William R Sowell justice of the peace in and for said county do hereby certify that Elizabeth Reeves who executed the foregoing paper is a dis- respectable Resident of of this county and is believed directly interested in said claim as therein set forth
Wm R Sowell JP
I J. H. Armstrong clerk of the court of the county and state of our said do hereby certify that Wm R Sowell before whom the foregoing paper was executed was at the date of the same a justice of the peace in and for said county duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and the name there- unto subscribed is his signature in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 10 th day of J. H. Armstrong CLK November A D 1851

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas Surry County } and Quarters Session, November Term 1851 at a Court of Pleas and Quarters session, be gun and held on the 10 th day of November 1851 for the county of Surry and State of North Carolina to it was then and there shown in evidence that Rachel
Early widow of Jerry much Early who was a Revolutionary soldier. Died on the 11 th of November 1840 leaving her surviving the following children to wit Sally Early 59 years of age
Elizabeth Reavis 57 years of age Nancy Hanson 55 years of age who are the sur- viving children of the above said
Rachel Early now known to living
for testimony of all which J. K. Armstrong Clerk of the Court affidavit have hereunto
Subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court
at office on the 11 th day of November 1851
A D 1851
J. K. Armstrong Clerk

NC Act 1838 - 7310
Rachel Early, wid of Jeremiah —
Let to Jere Marion
28 Aug 1840.
Set Geo. C. Ames June 17/52.
act-7 th July 1838
Rachel Early } M a of Jeremiah N e
Let Hon L Williams June 18 1840 Ref Same 30 Dec 1840.
Set to Hon S. R. Rhea May 12/54
" G. C. Ames Feb 28/52.
Act July 4 1836
only one found. Refers to Ordeon Peonix M.5550
7310
Rachel Early W id of Jeremiah Va
Jere Marion 28 Aug 1840 1840 - G. C. Ames June 17 1852 - Hon F. H. Smith in Ap. 15 1856 -
3191
20. 1838

N. Carolina - This day personally appeared Surry County - and before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid, Micajah Reeves who after being duly sworn according to law on his oath deposes & saith that he is now about forty eight years of age, and that he the affiant was personally acquainted with the forgoing Jeremiah Early who was a private in the Revolutionary War - & that he has frequently heard him speak of being in the War at Sullivan Islands - he the affiant further states that he believes he was part of his lines in the War; he further states that the sd Early was a man of respectability & entitled to full credit on oath or otherwise & what he said was generally believed by his neighbors he the affiant further states that he has been acquainted with the forgoing Rachel Early widow of Jeremiah Early who died 31st of Jan'y 1823 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period & is still a widow; he the affiant further states that she Rachel Early is a woman of good respectability & entitled to full credit on oath or otherwise.
Sworn to & subscribed before me - Micajah Reeves James Lovill. B.B.
I do certify that the I am intimately acquainted with the forgoing Micajah Reeves of the last thirty years and that he is an honest respectable citizen and entitled to full credit either on oath or otherwise Sworn to and subscribed to before me for Jeremiah Early. B.B. James Lovill

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Pension Office,
June 17. 1852.
Sir
On the power of Attorney filed by you I have examined the claim of Rachael Early widow of Jeremiah of N.C. under Act of 7 July 1838, but find that no evidence, either of service or marriage, has been produced. The papers have been lying here twelve years without an effort to establish the claim.
Geo. C. Shuler, Esq.
Present,
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Pineva Office June 18 1840
Sir,
The claims of Mansfield Martin, widow of Obediah Martin, and Rachel Early widow of Jeremiah Early, has under the Act of July 4. 1836 have been examined and placed upon our files.
The Act of July 4. 1836 provides for those only who were married prior to the last term of their husbands service.
Mrs. Martin, it appears, was married in 1785, and Mrs. Early in 1791.
Both claims are therefore rejected and their papers placed upon our files.
Should the parties hereafter assert as their claims under the Act of July 7. 1838, the proceedings should be had before a board of officers. Mrs. Early in the present instance has made her declaration.

before a portion of the Press.
Proof of service of a more satisfactory character must be required in each case.
Send a copy of the Act of July 7 1898 (and the regulations); also Mr. Stevens, letter.
Thos. A. McKim,
On a Mr. Williams
June 18 70
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Mr Williams RR
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No 7310.
Aug 22. 40
NC
July 7. 1838
Stearns
Human Agent
Washington City
DC

St. Louis Mo. Aug. 10 1840
Mr. Lee
The enclosed is your early annuity account book, for a pension. If this should not be sufficient, please say what is wanting in order that I may know how to proceed.
Yours Perceval Harrison
Aug 10 1840 Mrs. Lee

March 4. 1792.
State of North Carolina Surry County
I J. H. Armstrong Clerk of Surry County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions do certify that James Madison whose signature appears to the above Deposition is acting Justice of the Peace for said County
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & here affixed the Seal of my office at office the 17th Decr. 1841 J. H. Armstrong CLK.

Power of Attorney in case of Rachel, widow of Jeremiah Early, of North Carolina
Suspended under act of 1836
Col. Andrews will please retain the papers until called for
Thompson & Venable Washington D.C.

State of North Carolina County of Surry County
Be it Known, that on this the tenth day of March A. D. 1854 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Reeves
Resident of Wilkes in said County, and made oath according to law that: She is the legal wife of Jeremiah Early who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1818.
That: She is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint M Thompson of Washington City , my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Jeremiah Early for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Elizabeth Reeves
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Elizabeth Reeves to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
W. M. Foushee
State of North Carolina County of Surry
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Surry County in the State aforesaid that Elizabeth Reeves the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the Identical child of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that W. M. Foushee Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office,
this 6 day of March 1854
J. H. Dobson C. C. C.
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

N. R.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular.
Rachel Early, Act July 4 th 1836.
us.
Surf &
A. H. Markland, Present

State of North Carolina County of Surry
Be it Known, that on this the 29 day of January A. D. 185 3 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Reeves
resident of Silame in said County, and made oath according to law that she is one of the legal heirs of Jeremiah Early who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension act of 1841 That she is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint SAMUEL M. KNIGHT , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Jeremiah Early for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Eliza Reeves
Sworn to, subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Elizabeth Reeves to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
E. F. Lowrey
State of North Carolina County of Surry
It is hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Phas and Justis Superior for Surry County that Elizabeth Reeves the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the Identical Child of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that Edward G. Lovell Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this 29 th day of January 185 3 .
J. K. Smith of Surry County, Com.
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Early, Patrick GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8277 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 24, 1790 To Jonathan Nichols, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.